R2 South accumulates delays of up to 30 minutes after works in Garraf
The R2 South accumulates delays of up to 30 minutes on the first day after three months of works in the Garraf tunnels. This situation causes discomfort among users, who expected an improvement in the service.
The problems do not end with occasional delays: the affected section maintains temporary speed limits, which hinders a swift recovery and makes users doubt that the works are complete.
Delays on the R2 South: what is happening and why does it matter in El Vendrell?
What causes have led to delays of up to half an hour?
A train had to end its journey in Gavà due to an incident. This has caused a chain effect that has affected the punctuality of the rest of the R2 South and regional trains.
How does this affect travelers from the Tarragona regions?
Users experience a feeling of frustration because, according to them, “there has been no improvement” after the works. Many recall that before the works, the buses arrived on time.
The current state of the Garraf tunnels and the speed restrictions
Why do the temporary speed limits persist in the tunnel section?
The limits remain because, according to Dignitat a les Vies, some works have yet to be carried out. This situation generates distrust regarding the actual completion of the works.
What impact does the speed restriction have on the service?
These limits prevent trains from recovering lost time, extending delays and complicating travelers’ planning.
Reactions and opinions of users and local entities
What do users say about the current situation?
Liliana, a regular traveler, assures that “the train arrives half an hour late and with the buses we used to arrive on time.” This is the voice of many who feel abandoned in the management of the service.
What is the position of Dignitat a les Vies?
The spokesperson Anna Gómez expresses that they have the feeling that not everything necessary was done to guarantee an optimal service, questioning the quality and follow-up of the works.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Delays | Up to 30 minutes on the first day |
| Incident | Train ends in Gavà |
| Speed limits | Present in the tunnel section |
| User opinion | Lack of improvement, more delays |
| Local entity | Dignitat a les Vies criticizes incomplete works |
The discomfort is evident. The railway service connecting El Vendrell with Barcelona continues to suffer serious problems that users did not expect after such a long stop for works. The question that remains is clear: when will they be able to trust punctuality and the real end of the works again?
Source of the article: Arnau Martínez / Eloi Tost | ACN
